Implications of malaria on iron deficiency control strategies.

The populations in greatest need of iron supplementation are also those at greatest risk of malaria: pregnant women and young children. Iron supplementation has been shown to increase malaria risk in these groups in numerous studies, although this effect is likely diminished by factors such as host...

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Main Authors: Spottiswoode, N, Fried, M, Drakesmith, H, Duffy, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012